The Truth About COVID-19 Vaccines ft. Dr. Seema Yasmin

At long last, the COVID-19 vaccine is finally here and the long distribution has begun. Today, I sat down with Dr. Seema Yasmin from the Stanford Center for Health Education to demystify any ambiguity about this vaccine, such as how effective it is, the side effects, and which groups are eligible. We also dove into the science of how the Pfizer BioNTech and Moderna vaccines actually work, the technicals of mRNA, and whether the vaccine is safe for children. Have any more questions about the vaccine? Drop them below and I’ll try to answer as many as I can.

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0:00 Intro
0:26 When Can We Get Them?
1:21 Which Vaccine Is Better?
1:55 Short-Term Side Effects
3:14 Long-Term Side Effects
4:30 How Does It Work?
5:31 Can I Get COVID From Vaccine?
5:50 Ingredients Of The Vaccine
6:22 How Effective Is It?
7:28 When Am I Protected?
7:40 Herd Immunity
7:57 Cost Of Vaccine
8:22 Pregnancy & Children
9:53 Vaccine Hesitancy
10:44 Vaccine Development Speed
11:59 Are Antibody Tests Worthwhile?
13:13 Additional Questions

[fortunatoneri]

"The vaccine should be tested on politicians first. If they survive, THE VACCINE IS SAFE. If they don't, then THE COUNTRY IS SAFE" by Polish Author.

[Ms_forgetfulness]

I REALLY appreciate that Dr. Yasmin made the distinction between Anti-Vaxers and Vaccine-Hesitant. Ostracizing and mocking people hesitant to take a vaccine that was developed in an insanely short period of time is counterproductive. I think it is reasonable for people to want more evidence than they might usually require for such a vaccine.

[jalasword]

Doctor Mike, I am sure that you won't get to read this. But, for whomever may read this. I literally saved someone's life today. As soon as the person stopped breathing and their pulse was undetectable. I heard Doctor Mike in my head saying, "chest compressions, chest compressions, chest compressions." So, to the beat of the song, "staying alive", I did chest compressions. When the 911 operator reminded me, I gave 2 breaths. I was panicked. Although, those around me had no idea. I just counted out sets of 10 compressions. Then the 911 operator would remind me to give 2 breaths. The first few breaths, I could hear fluid moving in his lungs. I was able to get him breathing on his own. With the 3rd or 4th breath, I literally could feel like his lungs were clearing.
I want to thank Doctor Mike, for being so repetitive about chest compressions. His guidance helped me to save a life today.
On a side note, 33 years ago, I gave birth to my second son. So, I guess Jan 15th, is a good day for me to give life.

[metothemoon]

I've noticed the more I avoid cable news and social media the more normal things are.

[Mrjamesb]

"We shouldn't be held back by one piece of bad news."

That should apply to so many other things going on right now.

[cdsackett]

WHY IS EVERYONE ON THIS CHANNEL SO BEAUTIFUL

[-_James_-]

"Any time you threaten the economy or money, the problem usually gets solved a lot quicker..."
*Climate Change has entered the chat*

[hiimohemaa]

I swear this dude is so reliable. Anytime there is any medical inaccuracies and/or stories in the media you KNOW Dr. Mike is gonna try explain it better with other experts. Honestly what an icon.

[lifetest]

Clicked on the video, pressed paused and went to the comments.

[noubidy]

I'm really proud of how stuff like this gets explained my Mike and other experts, talking about international effort, more details about the mRNA vaccines really shined some light to me what we really accomplished and what we still can accomplish as a society if we just dedicate ourselves to it! Much love to anyone who reads this and stay strong we'll get through this!

Mike if you read this you're amazing and keep up the good work, you're an icon for many aspiring physicians like myself!

[thymenext]

Can you do an update about the side effects? Especially with all the fear of strokes and heart attacks?

[estradamurcielgo]

If vaccines are safe, why the “Zero Liability” contract????

[mcpennicle]

If the company is immune to being sued. Thats a super big RED FLAG 🚩

[donaldthornton]

I totally agree, test it on politicians first. Then I'll think about it.

[lukesteele]

You should do a follow up video on the current vaccines and their reported side effects and potential infection after receiving them.

[SF-hctb]

Dr. Mikes channel has given me such a sense of security through this pandemic. His more informative stuff and funny stuff are both so amazing and interesting to watch. Great job Dr. Mike and stay safe!

[chanellemarie]

you should do a mental health video especially during the pandemic

[billv]

I have stage 4 lung cancer, received my first round of covid-19 vaccine in December. No side effects other than some soreness in the muscle for a few days. I'll be receiving my second dose on the 26th. Just wanted to say thanks for all the informed info!

[blueoval]

It takes YEARS to find out if a new drug is safe.

[hannahbumbalough]

i’m not scared about an allergic reaction i’m scared about the long term effects because we don’t know what they are